Ireland set to go top in rankings
Ireland will head to the World Cup in Japan as the No 1-ranked team in the world courtesy of their 19-10 victory over Wales on Saturday.
Ireland round up RWC prep on high
Ireland scored three tries to outlast Wales 19-10 in a close-knit affair in Dublin on Saturday.
Wallabies battle past Samoa
The Wallabies rounded off their World Cup preparations with a 34-15 win over Samoa in Sydney on Saturday.
How natural hazards will affect RWC
With a typhoon set to hit Tokyo on Sunday, here’s a look at the rules that will be followed if World Cup games are affected by hazardous weather conditions in Japan.
All Blacks demolish Tonga
The All Blacks finished their preparations for the World Cup by handing Tonga a 92-7 lashing in their final warm-up in Hamilton on Saturday, reports DYLAN JACK.
Tributes pour in for Chester Williams
What was said on Twitter after the Springbok legend passed away on Friday.
England compound Italy’s misery
Ben Youngs and Owen Farrell inspired England to hard-fought 37-0 victory over Italy in their final World Cup warm-up game in Newcastle on Friday.
Boks bigger threat to Ireland than ABs
Ireland have a better chance of progressing to a maiden World Cup semi-final if they face the All Blacks in the quarter-finals rather than the Springboks according to legendary centre Brian O’Driscoll.
Pocock confirms Test retirement
David Pocock has announced that he will be bringing an end to his 11-year Wallabies career by retiring from Test rugby after the World Cup.
All Blacks pick Barrett at 10, Smith at fullback
Beauden Barrett will move back to flyhalf in the All Blacks starting lineup to face Tonga in their final World Cup warm-up in Hamilton on Saturday.
